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What features are included in the G.SKILL Ripjaws M5 RGB memory kit?

The G.SKILL Ripjaws M5 RGB memory kit features overclock performance DDR5 memory, customizable RGB lighting support, and Intel XMP 3.0 memory overclock profile.

What is the capacity and configuration of the G.SKILL Ripjaws M5 RGB Series memory kit?

The G.SKILL Ripjaws M5 RGB Series memory kit has a capacity of 32GB, configured as 2 x 16GB modules.

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G.SKILL Ripjaws M5 RGB Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 5200 (PC5 41600) Desktop Memory Model F5-5200J4040A16GX2-RM5RK

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Capacity: 32GB (2 x 16GB)

32GB (2 x 16GB)
48GB (2 x 24GB)
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Speed: DDR5 5200 (PC5 41600)

DDR5 6400 (PC5 51200)
DDR5 6000 (PC5 48000)
DDR5 5600 (PC5 44800)
DDR5 5200 (PC5 41600)

CAS Latency|Color: CL40|Black

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CL36|Black
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DDR5 5200 (PC5 41600)
Timing 40-40-40
CAS Latency CL40
Voltage 1.10V

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G.SKILL Ripjaws M5 RGB Series Desktop Memory

Ripjaws M5 RGB is a performance DDR5 DRAM memory series designed for PC enthusiasts and gamers. Featuring matte black or matte white aluminum heatspreaders and customizable RGB lighting, the Ripjaws M5 RGB is the ideal memory kit for a wide variety of PC builds and themes.

High-Speed DDR5 Memory Performance

Experience DDR5 in Style

Built upon decades of experience in developing stylish and high-performance memory, the Ripjaws M5 RGB series DDR5 DRAM memory is crafted with hand-screened ICs, comes with aluminum heatspreaders in matte black or matte white, and supports customizable RGB lighting.

Engineered for Exceptional Quality

Each and every Ripjaws S5 memory kit is tested under G.SKILL's rigorous validation process to ensure outstanding quality.

Sync Up with System Lighting

Want to sync up your system lighting? You can use Asus Aura, Gigabyte RGB Fusion, MSI Mystic Light, or ASRock Polychrome Sync software to personalize the colors and effects of your Trident M5 RGB memory and compatible motherboards!

XMP 3.0 Support

Just set and go. Programmed with the latest Intel XMP profiles, the only thing between you and overclocked performance is a simple BIOS setting.*

* Enable the XMP profile in the BIOS to reach up to the rated overclock speed of this memory kit. Maximum memory speed and system stability depends on the capability of the motherboard & CPU. The memory kit will boot at the SPD speed when BIOS settings are at default.

Limited Lifetime Warranty

All G.SKILL memory products come with a limited lifetime warranty and the G.SKILL technical team is always ready to provide consumers with complete technical support via online forum, telephone, and email.

Model
Brand	G.SKILL
Series	Ripjaws M5 RGB Series
Model	F5-5200J4040A16GX2-RM5RK
Part Number	F5-5200J4040A16GX2-RM5RK

Details
Capacity	32GB (2 x 16GB)
Type	288-Pin PC RAM
Speed	DDR5 5200 (PC5 41600)
CAS Latency	CL40
Timing	40-40-40
Voltage	1.10V
ECC	No
Multi-channel Kit	Dual Channel Kit
BIOS/Performance Profile	AMD EXPO / Intel XMP 3.0 / Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO
Color	Black
Heat Spreader	Yes
Features	Ripjaws M5 RGB series memory kits are overclock performance DDR5 memory kits, featuring customizable RGB lighting support and Intel XMP 3.0 memory overclock profile, designed for gamers and enthusiasts. • Overclock performance DDR5 memory designed for gaming and PC enthusiasts • Customizable RGB lighting support • Intel XMP 3.0 Support Do not mix memory kits. Memory kits are sold in matched kits that are designed to run together as a set. Mixing memory kits will result in stability issues or system failure. Memory kits will boot at the SPD speed at default BIOS settings with compatible hardware. For memory kits with XMP, enable XMP profile in BIOS to reach the rated potential XMP overclock speed of the memory kit, subject to the use of compatible hardware. Reaching the rated XMP overclock speed and system stability will depend on the compatibility and capability of the motherboard and CPU used. Usage in any manner inconsistent with manufacturer specifications, warnings, designs, or recommendations will result lower speeds, system instability, or damage to the system or its components.
Recommend Use	13th/14th Gen Intel Core Desktop Processors
LED Color	RGB

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First Listed on Newegg	May 28, 2024

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The G.SKILL Ripjaws M5 RGB is a 32GB (2 x 16GB) dual-channel DDR5-5200 desktop memory kit for gamers and PC enthusiasts building a compatible system, with customizable RGB lighting and Intel XMP 3.0/AMD EXPO profile support.

Recommended For

PC builders assembling a compatible Intel desktop who want a matched 32GB kit for gaming, everyday multitasking, and RGB lighting without choosing a higher-speed memory kit.
Gamers building a 32GB desktop who want two matched memory modules and RGB, and whose priority is a suitable DDR5 kit rather than maximizing memory speed or benchmark frame rates.
People refreshing a compatible DDR5 desktop who want a two-stick kit for routine multitasking and gaming, with customizable lighting as part of the build’s appearance.
Builders who are comfortable checking motherboard and CPU support and enabling the memory profile in BIOS to pursue the kit’s rated speed.

Real-World Use Scenarios

Building a gaming desktop for current PC games: the matched 32GB kit provides memory for the game and background apps, while its DDR5 performance supports a responsive system; gaming benchmarks of a faster Ripjaws M5 RGB kit found differences between memory kits were often small and varied by game and settings.
Gaming while keeping a browser, voice chat, or other everyday apps open: 32GB gives these workloads room to run together, reducing the chance that memory capacity becomes the immediate limitation.
Using a desktop for everyday productivity, such as office apps, web research, and file compression: this kit suits general multitasking, though memory alone should not be expected to produce a major speed-up in every application.
Finishing a black-themed PC build with coordinated lighting: the modules’ customizable RGB can be matched with compatible motherboard lighting software, with available controls depending on the motherboard.
Setting up a compatible DDR5 desktop: the kit can start at its default memory settings; enabling the supported BIOS memory profile is needed to target its rated speed, and the result depends on CPU and motherboard compatibility.

Spec Summary

Attribute	Value
Best For	Desktop gaming and enthusiast builds using compatible DDR5 memory; recommended for 13th- or 14th-Gen Intel Core desktop processors
Capacity And Kit Configuration	32GB matched dual-channel kit with 2 × 16GB modules
Memory Speed And Timing	DDR5-5200 (5200 MT/s), PC5-41600, CL40 timing (40-40-40; listed as 40-40-40-83), 1.10V
Form Factor And Error Correction	288-pin DIMM/UDIMM desktop memory; non-ECC
Performance Profiles And RGB	Supports AMD EXPO and Intel XMP 3.0 profiles, with customizable RGB lighting
Module Design	Black modules with heat spreaders
Model Identifiers	G.SKILL Ripjaws M5 RGB Series; model and part number F5-5200J4040A16GX2-RM5RK